Bachelor of Business – BBus

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

Returning students

For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.

Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

The BBus can be studied full-time (usually 3 years), or part-time over a longer period. See the Recommended and maximum student workloads page for more information. 

If you study full-time, you will usually complete 120 credits per year (four 15-credit courses in each of Semester One and Semester Two).

If you work for more than 12-15 hours per week or have other commitments that will prevent you from studying 35-40 hours per week, we strongly recommend you enrol for part-time study. Part-time study can give you a gradual transition into academic learning and is an excellent choice for those seeking to balance study alongside work, family, and other personal commitments.

There may also be options to take some Summer School courses.

Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study. An Academic Adviser can help you plan your study and completion timeframe to meet your needs.

BBus degree structure

Massey’s Bachelor of Business (BBus) is a 360-credit degree designed to give you both breadth and depth in business education. The BBus provides considerable flexibility, enabling you to take control of your own qualification within the regulations.

• Core business courses: 135 credits
• Specialisation (Major) courses: (120 credits)
• Elective courses: 105 credits

Core business courses

The ‘Core’ is designed to give you a strong foundation in business, exposure to the specialisations, and to develop the fundamental foundation business skills that you will need in your career. 

From 2027, the Core requires 135 credits of courses, including 8 compulsory courses, and 1 choice from a short list of options:

Compulsory core courses:

• 115112 Accounting for Business Decisions
• 115113 Economic Foundations of Global Business
• 115114 Finance for Business and Life
• 115115 People, Work, and Organisations
• 115116 Marketing: Creating Value
• 115117 Business in the Digital Age
• 115212 Responsible Leadership in Business
• 115340 Sustainable Business Operations

Plus 1 of

• 115109 Introduction to Business Analytics*
• 115211 Business Law
• 115230 Pakihi Māori
• 125230 Business Finance**

*115109 is required in the Business Analytics major so cannot be included in the Core if you choose this major. 

**125230 is required in the Finance major so cannot be included in the Core if you choose this major.

Specialisation (Major) courses

Your courses will be determined by your choice of major. For 2027, you can choose from:

• Accountancy
• Business Analytics
• Digital Business and Innovation
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Planning and Advice
• Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Property.

You can see the requirements for each specialisation under “Courses and specialisations”.

Elective courses

You can choose among business and non-business subjects. We recommend following your interests. You will need to ensure you meet any stated prerequisite requirements for the Electives you choose.

You must also ensure that your overall BBus degree includes:

• no more than 180 credits at 100 level (including all compulsory and major 100-level course requirements), and
• at least 75 credits at 300 level.

2026 tuition fees

• Domestic students: $7,415
• International students: $38,080

Tuition fees are estimates only. The exact fees charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment. The estimates are for full-time study (120 credits). Fees are in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).

The estimates do not include the Student Services Fee. This fee is $1,164 for on-campus students and $948 for distance students for full-time study (120 credits). For more information about this fee and other fees you may need to pay, see non-tuition fees.

There may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.

Course fees

You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.

• Course search

Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme

You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.

The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme, including how much could be covered and your eligibility on the Inland Revenue website.

• StudyLink
• Fees Free – Inland Revenue

Scholarships and awards

• Business Excellence Scholarship
• Central Energy Trust Bursary
• David Levene Foundation Bursaries
• He Oha Puiaki - Massey University Māori First Year Scholarship
• Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust Bursary
• Marcus Kitt Colliers Bursary
• Massey University Academy of Sport First Year Scholarship
• Massey University Academy of Sport Returners Scholarships
• Massey University Undergraduate First Year Scholarship – School Leavers
• McEwan Pacific Student Scholarship
• OneChoice Futures Grant

The Bachelor of Business equips you with flexible and highly portable skills that employers welcome. Your skills will fit across industries, from small business settings to multi-national organisations.

While it depends on what major you choose, some of the career opportunities available are:

• management accountant or financial accountant
• business, systems or information analyst
• public relations, communication manager, or media consultant
• economist, economic statistician, business/policy/risk analyst, economic forecaster, financial advisor or consultant
• small business manager, new venture initiator or project manager
• financial analyst, investment banking analyst, sharebroker or financial consultant
• human resource or recruitment manager, or facilitator in employment relations
• international market developer, or dealer in exporting, licensing, and importing
• market researcher, marketing manager, or advertising and communication specialist
• professional sports administrator, sports marketer, or events manager
• property manager, property developer, or valuer.